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AM52BXP
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration AM52BXP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
5 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 201,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill at suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill at suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear both wheel arches rusted
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both sides disc heat shields loose but not likely to become detached (1.1.21 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 194,447 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 194,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 182,006 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cutting inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear wheel arch rusted
- Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills rusted (covers fitted) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 168,452 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2019 14 Jun 202626 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 168,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
26 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 155,402 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight play n/s/f arm bush
- Surface corrosion some parts of underbody and components
5 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 145,786 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 145,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
8 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,499 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2016 14 Jun 20263 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 125,836 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 110,320 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
2 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 110,320 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
19 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,489 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,679 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 89,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,662 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,192 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
29 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,138 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2009 14 Jun 20263 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,299 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2008 14 Jun 20262 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 51,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
2 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,911 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2007 14 Jun 202627 Feb 2006
Fail
Mileage: 26,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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AM52BXP was registered on 2003-01-13
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